Chelsea handed early deadline for new signings amid Gittens and Ekitike interestChelsea’s 2025/26 Premier League campaign kicks off with four London derbies, starting with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The Blues prioritize signing winger Jamie Gittens, with a new bid for the Dortmund player expected. Chelsea also target a central defender and goalkeeper Mike Maignan, while striker Hugo Ekitike remains a complex pursuit. New signings must be registered by August 15th to debut against Palace.
